MRT SIGNALLING FAULT CAUSE MANY TO BE LATE FOR WORK

At around 8.14 AM, SMRT posted on Twitter that a signalling fault has happened and there will no trains between Kranji and Buki Gombak.

Some commuters shared with us that it happened as early as 8 am but a photo that was taken at an MRT station indicating that it is Kranji to Jurong East.

A reader messages us and stated: “Monday morning and everyone is late for work. But got the best excuse”

[NSL] UPDATE: Due to a signalling fault, there is no train svc btwn #Kranji and #BukitGombak. Free regular bus & free bridging bus svcs btwn #Kranji and #BukitGombak.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) December 16, 2019

[NSL] UPDATE: The signalling fault on the North South Line has been rectified. Train service is progressively returning to normal. Free regular bus & free bridging bus svcs btwn #Kranji and #JurongEast are still available.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) December 16, 2019

Bus stations and terminals become flooded with people.

Here is a photo of the number of people waiting at Kranji MRT station.